Salem
Census-designated place in Saline County, Arkansas
Salem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Saline County, Arkansas, with 2,544 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Benton, 3.7 miles S.
- 2,544residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.1 km²
- 818 / sq mipopulation density
- 72002ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Saline County, Arkansas, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,544. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Median household income
- $73,750
- Median home value
- $202,100
- Median age
- 53.8
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Salem had 2,544 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,544 |
|---|---|
| Density | 818 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Saline County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,544 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.11 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6309° N, 92.5615° W |
| ZIP code | 72002 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0562210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Benton3.7 mi S
- Bryant4.2 mi E
- Avilla4.6 mi N
- Bauxite5.1 mi S
- Alexander6.3 mi E
- Shannon Hills9.1 mi E
- Haskell9.3 mi SW
- Sardis11.1 mi SE
- Tull13.2 mi S
- Little Rock13.3 mi NE
- Traskwood13.7 mi SW
- Landmark14.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Saline County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Salem, AR?
2,544 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, AR?
The ZIP code of Salem is 72002.
What is the elevation of Salem?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Benton (3.7 mi), Bryant (4.2 mi), Avilla (4.6 mi), Bauxite (5.1 mi), Alexander (6.3 mi).
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